CL Members,

By popular request (LOL), I was asked if I could post some pics of the pothole damage where I not only blew a two wek old tire, but a MOMO as well. To paint a (dramatic) picture, I will start the story by saying, it was a cold sunny afternoon as I was making my way diligantly to downtown Chicago while still in the suburbs. As I proceeded northbound on Archer Ave in light traffic, I came upon a mine field similar to those on the DMZ between north and south Korea. It was as if Satan himself took the earth from underneath me. With the speed limit 55mph and the rapid decline in gradiant within the road, it made it impossible to view this series of pothoels. As I hit the hole, nearby animals in the quiet effort to gather food for their young had stopped dead in their tracks and you could feel the wind move from their heads as they focused on the impact. How does that do (LOL)?

 

The bulge in the tire is a little evident, but if you look at it from the side, it looks like the steel belt just snapped. Does anyone like my caliper color. It is a custom paint called "Winter Deteriation!" it comes in that color and rust brown.

 

Must be the snow/salt/ice deteriating roads up there. The road looks bad and I have seen worse.

Animals must have been like, "holyshiznit, not an IS"

 

I figured since I had Photbucket up, i would post some more pics if yall are bored. Below is some of my gen 2 and my former gen 1. I'm bored, what can I say?

 

Last I looked yesterday, the same animals where in there permanant state of amazement brought on from the impact on 3-4-08. Sounds like a X-File to me!!!

 

LOL Brian you're too much. The imagery itself was just over the top!
But never the less....youre writing skills are superb

on a more important note: sorry about your tire.

 

hehe,
X-Files to me too. Animals can appreciate Lexus. LOL. Sorry bout that rim/tire.

 

I Think the rust color would go good with the overal car theme.....lol

 

If I lived there, an F-350 would be my choice of rides.

Sorry to see your MOMO trashed like that.

Thank god you weren't rolling on some VIP wheels like we do out west.

 

Yes,

I hear you, if this keeps up, I will have to dump the IS and get a stick pony. I can't afford to keep replacing wheels and tires. I have filed a claim with IDOT and made a police report. I am one of many people I know with the same problems in Illinois, so I am not alone.

 

If you decide to dump the whip and take the steed, keep me in mind. lol

 

that would classify as a good road here. I hit a pothole with my front tire last night; the tire left rubber on the side of rim. Doesn't look like the stock rim is bent though.

 

caught "the simpsons" post and finally matched the man with the IS...
at anyrate... one word for that pic...
painful...

 

Thank God they are replacing your momo's....

I like the spring (gen1) / fall (gen2) pics....

 

Yikes! Potholes suck!